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Old 06-25-2006 | 01:00 PM
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i need some ammo and i was wondering if i would need a premiem bullet for this caliber i was thinking of some 200 grain soft points from winchester since there isnt to much vilocity its just 2900 i think and also i herd those bullts are good for how cheap they are
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Old 06-25-2006 | 04:57 PM
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They are pretty fair bullets though I havn't used them much lately.
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Old 06-25-2006 | 10:30 PM
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You have many choices what are you hunting? Good luck.
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Old 06-26-2006 | 02:53 PM
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moose elk and deer and also a big bear if i can find one i just thought that this bullet would be a good choice for everything from deer to bears do u think it would work on the bears if i place my bullet correctly
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Old 06-26-2006 | 11:36 PM
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I would go with a 225 gr, TBBC, Swift A-Frame, Barnes TSX, or Nosler Partition. Good luck.
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Old 06-27-2006 | 01:02 AM
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those are all good bullets but i dono if i wanna spend that amount on shells thats why i thought these would be a good choice
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Old 06-27-2006 | 01:24 AM
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I don't understand whyone would skimp on the smallest cost of the hunt? I agree with handloader load up a premium bullet and go get your game(whatever might cross your path your GTG)!
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Old 06-27-2006 | 05:44 AM
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I shoot the soft points but only at paper. When it comes down to the moment of truth I want a bullet that I know is going to perform flawlessly. I hunt with the Nosler Partitions and Accubonds.
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Old 06-27-2006 | 06:59 AM
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ORIGINAL: mooseslayer3

moose elk and deer and also a big bear if i can find one i just thought that this bullet would be a good choice for everything from deer to bears do u think it would work on the bears if i place my bullet correctly
For these, by all means, use a premium bullet, especially for bear! Use a Nosler Partition, 250-grain for bear! 210 for elk & moose........
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Old 07-04-2006 | 01:36 PM
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I've been shooting and reloading for a .338 for years and I believe you only need one bullet weight for this caliber. Sure it's fun to work up various loads for numerous possible situations and animals, BUT ... a good 250 grain bullet, Nosler, Hornady, Sierra, just to name a few, will do it all with authority.
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